Milton Keynes · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Ravenstone
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in Ravenstone? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Celebrations of life
- Anniversary memorials
- Ashes ceremonies
Slow-roasted pork in Ravenstone
Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Clearance from walls and branches
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- Space inside for guests
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Salads
About our funeral wake catering in Ravenstone
Wake catering across Ravenstone and Milton Keynes, wherever the family gathers, with the roast cooked on site. We serve apple sauce, salads and rotisserie chicken, and typical bookings are for gatherings after a cremation and memorial gatherings.
For a wake near Ravenstone, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Location
- Ravenstone (MK46)
- Region
- Milton Keynes
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Towns and villages near Ravenstone
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How we price a hog roast for the wake
The biggest factors are:
- The journey to the venue
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Numbers
- Crockery choices
For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What to tell us
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Any venue rules
- Roughly how many people
- A photo of the cooking area
- The address or postcode
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What you get with us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Our staff serve and clear
- An itemised quote
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Who books funeral wake catering in Ravenstone?
It feeds everyone at once, so people can sit and talk.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Ravenstone, including:
- Remembrance gatherings
- One-year memorials
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Gatherings after a cremation
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of All Saints, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What your quote should include
- Travel and any London charges
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- The full menu and the sides
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
Ravenstone: your questions answered
Is Ravenstone close to London?
About 53 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Ravenstone?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
DIY machine hire is available. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
Can you cater at home?
Wherever the family gathers, if the roaster can cook outside.
Can you serve on plates?
Both are possible: plates with sides or simple rolls.
Can you do something else?
Chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Halal is not available.
How it works
Serving is straightforward: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, and sides go out at the same time. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. Late-December sunset in Ravenstone is about 3:50pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while you’re at the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
After a funeral in Ravenstone
Ravenstone is about 5 miles north of Newport Pagnell, in Milton Keynes. We cover wakes in Ravenstone, along with the towns and villages around it. Ravenstone is one of 73 towns and villages in Milton Keynes where we cater. You can also see our page for Milton Keynes, about 8 miles away.
We cover wakes in every part of the MK46 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Northend and Common Street; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Weston Underwood (1 mile east), Stoke Goldington (2 miles south-west), Olney (2 miles east), Emberton (2 miles south-east) and Tyringham (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Milton Keynes (8 miles south), Bletchley (11 miles south), Newport Pagnell (5 miles south), Bletchley and Fenny Stratford (11 miles south), Furzton (10 miles south) and Whitehouse (9 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Lavendon (4.4 miles east) and Piddington Roman Villa Museum (3.6 miles north-west). Open spaces near Ravenstone include Little Linford Wood.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards